Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries
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... battery power. To prevent possible further damage to the device enclosure or internal components leading to Dell in a device as a result of swelling, do not try to free it from Dell. 1 One type of lithium-ion battery is designed to replace a swollen battery under the terms of the applicable warranty or service contract, including options for options to work with a compatible battery purchased from the system and operate...
... battery power. To prevent possible further damage to the device enclosure or internal components leading to Dell in a device as a result of swelling, do not try to free it from Dell. 1 One type of lithium-ion battery is designed to replace a swollen battery under the terms of the applicable warranty or service contract, including options for options to work with a compatible battery purchased from the system and operate...
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... than 5% charge. Computer is fully charged. - Power adapter is connected and the battery is running on when the computer reads from or writes to toggle this light between power and batterystatus light and hard-drive activity light. Off - Computer is in sleep state, hibernation, or turned off. Left 8 NOTE: Press Fn+H to the hard drive. Amber - Hard-drive activity light Turns on battery and the battery has less than 5% charge. - Power and battery-status light Indicates the power and battery-charge status...
... than 5% charge. Computer is fully charged. - Power adapter is connected and the battery is running on when the computer reads from or writes to toggle this light between power and batterystatus light and hard-drive activity light. Off - Computer is in sleep state, hibernation, or turned off. Left 8 NOTE: Press Fn+H to the hard drive. Amber - Hard-drive activity light Turns on battery and the battery has less than 5% charge. - Power and battery-status light Indicates the power and battery-charge status...
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... keyboard (red/white) 15 Speaker output Subwoofer Subwoofer output Microphone Volume controls • Average: 2 W • Peak: 2.5 W One • Average: 3 W • Peak: 3.5 W Digital-array microphones in -1 slot Cards supported • SD card • MultiMedia Card (MMC) Keyboard Table 11. Storage specifications Interface Hard drive Solid-state drive • SATA 6 Gbps • PCIe/NVMe One 2.5-inch drive (SATA) One M.2 drive (SATA or PCIe/NVMe) Media-card reader Table 10. Media-card reader specifications Type One 2-in camera assembly Media-control shortcut keys...
... keyboard (red/white) 15 Speaker output Subwoofer Subwoofer output Microphone Volume controls • Average: 2 W • Peak: 2.5 W One • Average: 3 W • Peak: 3.5 W Digital-array microphones in -1 slot Cards supported • SD card • MultiMedia Card (MMC) Keyboard Table 11. Storage specifications Interface Hard drive Solid-state drive • SATA 6 Gbps • PCIe/NVMe One 2.5-inch drive (SATA) One M.2 drive (SATA or PCIe/NVMe) Media-card reader Table 10. Media-card reader specifications Type One 2-in camera assembly Media-control shortcut keys...
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.... To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. Touch pad Resolution Dimensions 16 NOTE: The red backlit keyboard is available only in ) These keys can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key. Shortcut keys Camera Table 12. Camera specifications Resolution Diagonal viewing angle Touch pad Table 13...
.... To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. Touch pad Resolution Dimensions 16 NOTE: The red backlit keyboard is available only in ) These keys can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1F12) by changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key. Shortcut keys Camera Table 12. Camera specifications Resolution Diagonal viewing angle Touch pad Table 13...
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List of keyboard shortcuts Keys Description Mute audio Decrease volume Increase volume Play previous track/chapter Play/Pause Play next track/chapter Switch to external display Search Toggle keyboard backlight Decrease brightness Increase brightness Turn off/on wireless Pause/Break Sleep Toggle scroll lock 20 Keyboard shortcuts Table 19.
List of keyboard shortcuts Keys Description Mute audio Decrease volume Increase volume Play previous track/chapter Play/Pause Play next track/chapter Switch to external display Search Toggle keyboard backlight Decrease brightness Increase brightness Turn off/on wireless Pause/Break Sleep Toggle scroll lock 20 Keyboard shortcuts Table 19.
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... Dell for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows. Learn about Dell products and services www.dell.com Dell Help & Support app Get started app Accessing help In Windows search, type Help and Support, and press Enter. Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions, product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software updates, and so on . www.dell.com/support. Getting help and contacting Dell Self-help resources You can get information and help on Dell products and services using your computer, data support/manuals...
... Dell for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows. Learn about Dell products and services www.dell.com Dell Help & Support app Get started app Accessing help In Windows search, type Help and Support, and press Enter. Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions, product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software updates, and so on . www.dell.com/support. Getting help and contacting Dell Self-help resources You can get information and help on Dell products and services using your computer, data support/manuals...
Inspiron 15 Gaming Service Manual
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Contents Before working inside your computer 10 Before you begin 10 Safety instructions 10 Recommended tools 11 Screw list 12 After working inside your computer 14 Removing the base cover 15 Procedure 15 Replacing the base cover 17 Procedure 17 Removing the battery 18 Prerequisites 18 Procedure 18 Replacing the battery 20 Procedure 20 Post-requisites 20 Removing the memory modules 21 Prerequisites 21 Procedure 21 3
Contents Before working inside your computer 10 Before you begin 10 Safety instructions 10 Recommended tools 11 Screw list 12 After working inside your computer 14 Removing the base cover 15 Procedure 15 Replacing the base cover 17 Procedure 17 Removing the battery 18 Prerequisites 18 Procedure 18 Replacing the battery 20 Procedure 20 Post-requisites 20 Removing the memory modules 21 Prerequisites 21 Procedure 21 3
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... on the configuration you begin 1 Save and close all open applications. 2 Shut down your computer. Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to the electrical outlet. WARNING: Before working inside the computer, replace all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer. 5 Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable. 6 Close the display and turn the computer...
... on the configuration you begin 1 Save and close all open applications. 2 Shut down your computer. Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to the electrical outlet. WARNING: Before working inside the computer, replace all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer. 5 Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable. 6 Close the display and turn the computer...
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... T8 5 Hard drive Computer base Hard-drive bracket Hard drive Solid-state drive Computer base M2.5x3 Ladder 4 type M3x3 4 M2x3 1 Wireless-card bracket Rear cover Computer base Computer base M2x3 1 M2x3 Big head 4 Palm rest and Computer base M2.5x5 15 keyboard assembly Palm rest and Computer base M2.5x8 2 keyboard assembly I/O board Computer base M2x3 2 Fan Computer base M2x3 6 Power-adapter Computer base M2x3 4 port bracket 12...
... T8 5 Hard drive Computer base Hard-drive bracket Hard drive Solid-state drive Computer base M2.5x3 Ladder 4 type M3x3 4 M2x3 1 Wireless-card bracket Rear cover Computer base Computer base M2x3 1 M2x3 Big head 4 Palm rest and Computer base M2.5x5 15 keyboard assembly Palm rest and Computer base M2.5x8 2 keyboard assembly I/O board Computer base M2x3 2 Fan Computer base M2x3 6 Power-adapter Computer base M2x3 4 port bracket 12...
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After working inside your computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer. 3 Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer. 4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5 Turn on your computer. 14
After working inside your computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer. 3 Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer. 4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5 Turn on your computer. 14
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Removing the memory modules WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing-clips on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up. 21 Procedure 1 Use your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After...
Removing the memory modules WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing-clips on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up. 21 Procedure 1 Use your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After...
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Post-requisites Replace the base cover. 24 NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into place. 2 Press the memory module down until it .
Post-requisites Replace the base cover. 24 NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into place. 2 Press the memory module down until it .
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... Remove the base cover. It is recommended that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Procedure 1 Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board. 37 For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS setup program's settings to default. After working...
... Remove the base cover. It is recommended that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Procedure 1 Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board. 37 For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS setup program's settings to default. After working...
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... enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board. You must make the appropriate changes again after you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove the memory modules. 5 Remove the solid-state drive. 6 Remove the wireless card. 7 Follow the procedure from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that you can reconnect the cables...
... enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board. You must make the appropriate changes again after you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove the memory modules. 5 Remove the solid-state drive. 6 Remove the wireless card. 7 Follow the procedure from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that you can reconnect the cables...
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... system board. 8 Close the display and turn the computer over. 9 Connect the camera cable, hard-drive cable, coin-cell battery cable and display cable to the system board. 10 Align the screw hole on the display-cable bracket with the screw hole on the system board. 11 Replace the screw (M2x3) that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board. After working inside...
... system board. 8 Close the display and turn the computer over. 9 Connect the camera cable, hard-drive cable, coin-cell battery cable and display cable to the system board. 10 Align the screw hole on the display-cable bracket with the screw hole on the system board. 11 Replace the screw (M2x3) that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board. After working inside...
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... may become hot during normal operation. Removing the heat sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the heat sink to the system board. 76 Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove the memory modules. 5 Remove the solid-state drive. 6 Remove the wireless card. 7 Follow the...
... may become hot during normal operation. Removing the heat sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the heat sink to the system board. 76 Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove the memory modules. 5 Remove the solid-state drive. 6 Remove the wireless card. 7 Follow the...
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... instructions in After working inside your fingertips, gently pry up the outside edges of the display bezel. 88 Removing the display bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with a non-touch screen display. 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove the wireless card. 5 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 8 in "Removing the palm rest and keyboard assembly". 6 Remove the display...
... instructions in After working inside your fingertips, gently pry up the outside edges of the display bezel. 88 Removing the display bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with a non-touch screen display. 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove the wireless card. 5 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 8 in "Removing the palm rest and keyboard assembly". 6 Remove the display...
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..., follow the steps in After working inside your computer. Prerequisites NOTE: These instructions are applicable only for laptops with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Removing the camera WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with a non-touch screen display. 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove the wireless card. 5 Follow the procedure from...
..., follow the steps in After working inside your computer. Prerequisites NOTE: These instructions are applicable only for laptops with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Removing the camera WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with a non-touch screen display. 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Remove the rear cover. 4 Remove the wireless card. 5 Follow the procedure from...
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... 5 percent charge. • Computer is connected and the battery has more than 5 percent charge. Diagnostics Power and battery-status light/ hard-drive activity light: Indicates the batterycharge status or the hard-drive activity. Power adapter is in sleep state, hibernation, or turned off indicating no memory or RAM is running on battery and the battery has less than 5 percent charge. The power and battery-status light blinks amber along with beep codes indicating failures. For example, the power and battery-status light blinks amber two...
... 5 percent charge. • Computer is connected and the battery has more than 5 percent charge. Diagnostics Power and battery-status light/ hard-drive activity light: Indicates the batterycharge status or the hard-drive activity. Power adapter is in sleep state, hibernation, or turned off indicating no memory or RAM is running on battery and the battery has less than 5 percent charge. The power and battery-status light blinks amber along with beep codes indicating failures. For example, the power and battery-status light blinks amber two...
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... memory installed System board or chipset error LCD failure CMOS battery failure PCI/video card failure Recovery image not found Recovery image found but invalid The computer may emit a series of beeps during start-up if the errors or problems cannot be displayed. Camera status light: Indicates whether the camera is in use. • Off - Camera is in use . • Solid white - Caps Lock enabled. • Off - Caps Lock status light: Indicates whether Caps Lock is not in use . Camera is enabled...
... memory installed System board or chipset error LCD failure CMOS battery failure PCI/video card failure Recovery image not found Recovery image found but invalid The computer may emit a series of beeps during start-up if the errors or problems cannot be displayed. Camera status light: Indicates whether the camera is in use. • Off - Camera is in use . • Solid white - Caps Lock enabled. • Off - Caps Lock status light: Indicates whether Caps Lock is not in use . Camera is enabled...